“The previous poster is exactly right in regard to arthritis in dogs having any established link to grain intake. That post from May 14th, 2008 was a comment from someone shamelessly endorsing their own products. There is no crime in shilling their goods here (it's just a bit crass), but it is highly immoral and illegal to make such an outrageous and unfounded claim like arthritis is due to grain consumption, and to further claim their product will make arthritis "disappear." The fact is there is no simple or single cause for arthritis and it is not something that "disappears." We can do many things (as this article suggests) to mitigate the pain for our pets, but the battle against the pain has no silver bullet solution. End of story. Spouting misinformation about having a 'miracle cure' like this, just to make money, endangers animals well-being and is profoundly immoral. Know Better Dog Food company really needs to be told this is unacceptable behavior. ”
— DrMarsh,
Apr 11 2009
“I disagree that grain in dog foods is the main cause of canine arthritis.
Yes, grains in dog foods can contribute to obesity in dogs, and some dogs will experience increased inflammation from eating grains.
However, it's a huge leap to say that arthritis is mainly due to dogs consuming grains in kibble.
The important steps to take with your arthritic dog's nutrition are to make sure your dog is not overweight, reduce ingredients that may contribute to inflammation, include dietary support for cartilage preservation and rebuilding, and feed the best food you can possibly afford to give your dog the longest and most comfortable existence possible.”
— Kerry Krueger,
Feb 25 2009
“My 11 year old schipperke has had rheumatoid arthritis since she was a year old. We went to several vets because she could not walk. We finally found one who figured it out and put her on AZATHIOPRINE. 1/4 tablet every other day has kept her walking good for ten years. Ask about it your dog has immune mediated arthritis. This works.”
— gregoryleero...,
Jun 27 2008
“Actually, arthritis is due, mainly, to the grain content of most commercial pet foods. If your dog has arthritis, try feeding a raw meat diet, and see how fast the arthritis disappears! If the arthritis is not due to an old injury or infection, I can almost guarantee that it will alleviate within a couple of weeks of the switch in the diet. We have seen it over and over again, for the six years that we have been involved in dog nutrition. Know Better Dog Food”
— Know Better,
May 14 2008
